Achlys

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/ˈækləs/

proper noun

An ancient Greek goddess of death-mist, misery and sadness.

OriginAncient Greek ἀχλύς →
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Meanings

proper noun
  1. Greekhuman sciencesAn ancient Greek goddess of death-mist, misery and sadness.
  2. 208996 Achlys: a trans-Neptunian object and possible dwarf planet with one known moon.

Origin

  1. Ancient Greekἀχλύς
  2. EnglishAchlys

From Ancient Greek ἀχλύς (akhlús). The planetoid was named after the Greek goddess, which began with the same first letter as the provisional designation 2003 AZ₈₄.

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Translations

Ancient Greek Ἀχλύς
  • Ἀχλύς (Akhlús)Translations
Italian Acli
  • AcliTranslations
Japanese アクリュース
  • アクリュース (Akuryūsu)Translations
Polish Achlys
  • AchlysTranslations
Russian Ахлис
  • Ахлис (Axlis)Translations

Rhymes & wordplay

Anagrams

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Cite this entry
APA

Achlys. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Achlys

MLA

“Achlys.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Achlys. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Achlys,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Achlys.

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